SPECIAL

GIRL FEST HAWAI'I is accepting submissions for performers, filmmakers, artists and volunteers for its fifth anniversary multimedia festival and conference, Nov. 7-15. Deadline for artists is Aug. 30; for more information: www.girlfesthawaii.org.

STAGE/TV/FILM

ALOHA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY will be holding auditions for approximately 30 actors/readers for its 15th annual Original Play Festival; 2:30 p.m. July 6 and 6:30 p.m. July 7; Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu; for more information: 808-322-9924.

PALIKU THEATRE will be holding auditions for its fall musical "Miss Saigon," directed by Ron Bright, with performances starting Oct. 3. Principal and ensemble roles are available for Asian and Asian/American singers, ages 16-35, and adult non-Asian roles for Ellen, Chris, John and military personnel. There is only one child role, male or female Asian or Asian-American ages 4-5, no taller than 40 inches and no more than 25 pounds. Child auditions will be held 6 p.m. and adult auditions will be held 6:30 p.m. July 29-31; Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College; for more information: 235-7330.

MAUI ONSTAGE will be holding general auditions for the 20082009 season (appointment required, otherwise anticipate a wait). Those attending this audition are automatically listed for callbacks for other shows in the season. Nonsinging performers' acting auditions are from 11:30-1 p.m. Musical theater vocal/acting (must have a song prepared; bring your complete sheet music plus lyrics, as an accompanist will be provided) auditions are from 1-4 p.m. July 12. Auditions to be held at the Historic 'Iao Theater. For more information: 808-244-8680, operations@mauionstage.com.

PAGEANTS

HONOLULU JAPANESE JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 57TH CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL seeks 2009 contestants. Applicants must have at least 50% Japanese ancestry, be between the ages of 19-26, single, U.S. citizen and Hawai'i resident. Deadline for applications is Aug. 1; http://www.cbfhawaii.com.

MUSIC/DANCE

Cherry Blossom Cabaret seeks performers to audition at its Speakeasy event; third Saturday of August, October and December; deadline to submit audition forms is one month before Speakeasy; for forms and information: cherryblossomcabaret@gmail.com.

"Brown Bags to Stardom" is auditioning high school students and musical groups recording original songs for music videos to be aired on local television; also seeking hosts for weekly episodes; 951-6699.

WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking musicians for its "Advanced Jam Session with mic"; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki Community Center, 310 Paoakalani; $1 members, $3 nonmembers; 923-1802.

ONGOING

Hawai'i Vocal Arts Ensemble seeks singers of all vocal parts to join rehearsals; 4-6:30 p.m. Sundays; Chaminade University; schedule an audition: 261-6495, maestrotim@aol.com.

Kapolei Chorale invites singers to join the group at rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Sundays in Makakilo; for location and interview: 672-8888.

O'ahu Civic Orchestra invites musicians to join rehearsals; 7 p.m. Mondays; Eiben Hall, Chaminade University; 261-6127, 735-5726.

Honolulu Blend Show Chorus seeks women a cappella singers; 7-9 p.m. Mondays; Fleet Reserve Association Hall, 891 Valkenburgh St.; 277-4439, Honolulu_Blend_Show_Chorus@hotmail.com.

Na Leo Lani Chorus, Hawai'i chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women 16 and older to its rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saint Francis School auditorium; 440-4607, www.sweetadelineshawaii.org.

Honolulu Chorale rehearsals; 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays; United Church of Christ — Judd St.; 680-7702, www.thehonoluluchorale.org.

Honolulu Men's Chorus seeks singers — gay and gay-friendly men in all vocal ranges — to join the chorus in rehearsals; 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays; call for location: 429-9600.

Sounds of Aloha, barbershop harmony chorus invites male singers to join rehearsals; 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays; Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; 262-7664.

Al Waterson and You Talent Search, competition for singers, with prizes; 6-9 p.m. Sundays; Don Ho's Island Grill; competition rotates weekly among keiki, teens, adults and seniors; register: 947-5736.

Send announcements to: Tryouts Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Tryouts Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.